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Urban Gardening
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Red-Tailed Hawk Thriving at BBG After Rescue
After being rescued from an air shaft in Park Slope, the female hawk has been spotted back at the Garden with her mate.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Q&A with Onika Abraham
Onika Abraham talks with BBG about the importance of community and cultural heritage to the sustainable urban gardening and farming movement.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Gardening with Rainwater
Gardeners can play a key role in conserving freshwater by harvesting rainwater. Almost half of all water used during summer is goes to outdoor use, but you can you reduce demand on our water supplies by collecting rain and using it in your garden.
By Robin Simmen -
Is a Potted Christmas Tree a Good Idea?
If you're thinking of choosing a live holiday tree, our experts have some advice for you.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Have a Happy and Eco-Friendly Holiday
Is a fresh tree more sustainably than an artificial one? Where should you buy the tree? What should you do with it after Christmas? Read on for the answers to these questions and more!
By Rebecca Bullene -
Tough Natives for Tender Tree Beds
Brilliant orange butterfly weed, cheery black-eyed Susans, and frilly coralbells are native New Yorkers strong enough to survive—and even thrive—in the challenging environment of a city tree bed.
By Maureen O’Brien -
Gardening Resilience
A pioneering community garden is taking root in Gowanus.
By Claudia Navas -
Weed of the Month: Ragweed
Allergy-sufferers may hate this notorious plant, but it's not all bad. It's a food source for wildlife and was once cultivated as a food crop. It also has the ability to help clean up contaminated soil.
By Saara Nafici -
Weed of the Month: Pokeweed
Pokeweed is considered poisonous from root to fruit, but that doesn't stop birds—and some people—from eating it.
By Saara Nafici -
Coastal Gardening Post-Sandy
Brooklyn gardeners from Coney Island to Canarsie are still feeling the impact of Hurricane Sandy. Here are some tips for mitigating damage and creating resilient coastal gardens for the future.
By Brooklyn Botanic Garden Staff
